How far is Franklin, TN from Tullahoma, TN?

The driving distance from Franklin, TN to Tullahoma, TN is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.35 mi
01h 26m
Flight
53.71 mi
86.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.71 mi
Kilometers
86.43 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.35 mi
Kilometers
97.13 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tullahoma
Wed, Apr 15, 12:28 AM CDT
Return by in Franklin
Wed, Apr 15, 1:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin
2026-04-14T23:02
Arrive Tullahoma
Wed, Apr 15, 12:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eagleville
TN

Human settlement in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Franklin
30.2 mi
00h 43m
To Tullahoma
30.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Tullahoma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Tullahoma.

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    127 m · 7 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto 3rd Avenue South

    1778 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  3. 3

    Continue on Murfreesboro Road

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Horton Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Horton Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Shelbyville Highway

    25.6 mi · 38 min · Shelbyville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Elm Street

    2895 ft · 51 sec · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Madison Street

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Madison Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1523 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Street

    155 m · 12 sec · West Lincoln Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest Atlantic Street

    69 m · 7 sec · Southwest Atlantic Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Atlantic Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Tullahoma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shelbyville Highway
25.6 mi · 42%
Madison Street
17.4 mi · 29%
Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 21%
Horton Highway
3.35 mi · 6%
Elm Street
0.55 mi · 1%
3rd Avenue South
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Shelbyville Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Shelbyville Highway

25.6 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagleville
00h 43m from Franklin
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Tullahoma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Tullahoma?

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eagleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Franklin and 30.2 miles from Tullahoma.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Tullahoma.

Stop Ideas Near Eagleville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eagleville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eagleville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

47 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

109 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Tullahoma. Straight-line distance: 53.71 mi (86.43 km).

Franklin

#1 Franklin

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population85,316
Coordinates35.9250600, -86.8688900
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Tullahoma

#2 Tullahoma

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population19,790
Coordinates35.3620200, -86.2094300
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin (-86.86889, 35.92506)
End: Tullahoma (-86.20943, 35.36202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $8.03
Round trip
$16.06
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.03 $16.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.65 $9.91 $19.83
Diesel $5.30 $11.30 $22.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin and Tullahoma. The current time is 23:02:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.